Speech Therapist

Position Description Assesses and treats patients with speech language voice and fluency disorders Position Responsibility Administers hearing or speech language evaluations tests or examinations to patients to collect information on the type and degree of impairments using written and oral tests and special instruments Develops clear care plans based on best practice patient findings and patient needs Advises on aids and adaptations needed by the patient to promote independence Evaluates hearing and speech language test results and medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech language fluency voice and swallowing disorders Assesses develops and implements Speech and Language Therapy treatment to the assigned patients Participates in departmental and hospital quality improvement measurement activities and goals Assists in the development implementation and monitoring of practice guidelines and policies related to the care of patients requiring rehabilitation services Complies with standards policies laws and regulations as outlined in the hospital policies and plans Evaluates information to determine compliance with standards and analyses data or information to improve or make decisions Assists with the development of a speech language therapy competency program and ongoing learning and education programs Performs administrative activities such as daytoday maintenance of files and processing of paperwork Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks and participating in national and international professional societies Reflects on auditory visual and kinaesthetic aspects of the clients communication and identifies appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness Provides advice to others regarding the management and care of patients clients with communication difficulties Ensures that patients are involved in the planning and prioritization of their care plans wherever possible Adapts practice to meet individual patients circumstances including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences Uses of evidencebased practice and outcome measures for clinical effectiveness Participates in departmental and hospital quality improvement measurement activities and goals Requirements Bachelors Degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology Speech and Language Therapy Speech Pathology Speech therapy Speech or Masters Degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology Current Valid Dubai Health Authority DHA License Minimum of two 2 years of experience in Speech and Phonetics field in hospital or clinical settings Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of training effects Knowledge of the structure and content of the English and Arabic language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar Knowledge of human behaviour and performance individual differences in ability personality and interests learning and motivation Skills in sound clinical judgments decisionmaking for case management Ability to reflect on practice with peers and managers and identify their own strengths and development needs Private hospital experience preferred Note Only Short listed applicants will get contacted Qualifications Bachelors Degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology Speech and Language Therapy Speech Pathology Speech therapy Speech or Master s Degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology Current Valid Dubai Health Authority DHA License PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Minimum of two 2 years of experience in Speech and Phonetics field in hospital or clinical settings Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement of training effects Knowledge of the structure and content of the English and Arabic language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar Knowledge of human behaviour and performance individual differences in ability personality and interests learning and motivation Skills in sound clinical judgments decisionmaking for case management Ability to reflect on practice with peers and managers and identify their own strengths and development needs Private hospital experience preferred You will be redirected to the company website to apply for this position